YEARLY HIGH
169.2209 STD
YEARLY LOW
152.7982 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.6749 STD

2019 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 169.2209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 152.7982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4227 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.9155 to the December average rate of 157.5268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 169.2209 was up 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 168.4936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 846,104 STD
2018 Average 801,868 STD
Yearly Trough Low 763,991 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,113.44 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

168.1714
152.4411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 160.9897, compared to 158.3601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.9897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.3601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 10.7017 STD (High: 167.9835 / Low: 157.2818). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8039 STD (High: 155.6021 / Low: 152.7982).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.7017
November Spread (Stable) ±2.8039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.2977 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 166.8605) against the same month in 2018 (average: 156.3541), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5064 (+6.72%).

2019 Avg (March) 166.8605
2018 Avg (March) 156.3541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.9307 157.7344 161.9155
February 162.9362 153.8350 157.5418
March 169.2209 162.6785 166.8605
April 167.9835 157.2818 162.4602
May 157.7498 154.1651 156.1626
June 165.0259 155.1032 160.9978
July 164.6689 158.1633 161.5150
August 161.6357 158.0240 159.7579
September 160.1653 157.0808 158.8379
October 161.2634 155.9457 158.7712
November 155.6021 152.7982 153.7520
December 163.4934 153.3928 157.5268